Trump's financial disclosure shows over $1.4B in crypto income, marking shift from past skepticism
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Declan Harty
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President Trump's latest financial disclosure reveals over $1.4 billion in crypto-related income, highlighting how cryptocurrency has become central to his business empire. Trump, once a skeptic of digital assets, shifted his stance in 2024 and has since appointed crypto-friendly regulators and pushed for digital assets legislation following his return to office.
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Trump's embrace of crypto, as a businessperson, has been an unexpected development to some. He was once a regular skeptic of digital assets.
But his posture began to shift in 2024 — and has only accelerated following his return to the Oval Office last year.
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